Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer or eligible for FDLE Equivalency of Training (CJSTC Form 76)

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum age of 20 years

• United States citizen

• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 45 days

• Good verifiable work history

• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English

• No felony convictions

• No misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, false statements, perjury, or domestic violence

• No dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces

• No illegal drug use within the past year (other drug use evaluated case-by-case)

• Vision of 20/40 corrected or better

• Good physical condition

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Patrol operations by vehicle, foot, bicycle, boat, or other means

• Criminal investigations and crime response

• Traffic enforcement and crash investigation

• Report writing, documentation, and court testimony

• Community engagement and problem-oriented policing

• Emergency response and scene control

• Maintenance of professional appearance, conduct, and physical standards

Officers must demonstrate strong knowledge of criminal law, departmental rules, and police procedures; proficiency with computers and in-car technology; sound decision-making under pressure; and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Essential employees may be required to work during declared or undeclared emergencies.

Applicants must successfully complete:

• Online application

• Comprehensive background investigation

• Polygraph or CVSA

• Medical examination and drug screening (post-conditional offer)

• Psychological evaluation (post-conditional offer)

Applicants must complete and attach CJSTC Form 58 prior to submitting an application.

Certified officers will complete department orientation, field training, and required in-service training. Officers qualifying under the EOT pathway must complete the FDLE-approved Equivalency of Training Course and successfully pass the Florida State Officer Certification Examination.

The position requires medium to heavy physical work, including lifting or pushing up to 100 pounds, running, climbing, kneeling, crawling, restraining subjects, and operating in high-stress and hazardous environments.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions. Officers must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and respond to emergency call-outs as required.

The Cocoa Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.